# HelloHabit vs Study & Focus Timer

The clearest difference is rating: HelloHabit at 4.9 against Study & Focus Timer's 4.0. HelloHabit also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 1) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HelloHabit sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Study & Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HelloHabit holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HelloHabit has 3.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HelloHabit ships an update every 8 days, Study & Focus Timer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HelloHabit | Study & Focus Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellohabit-habit-tracker/id6476824223/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-and-focus-timer-pomopaw/id6751814769/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 122 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RightLife, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727892124) | [NextPixel apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584487280) |

## What reviewers say

### HelloHabit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellohabit-habit-tracker/id6476824223)

This app helps you build positive habits and achieve your goals through personalized tracking and journaling. Set custom habits, receive reminders, and monitor your progress with detailed statistics. It also offers a rich text journal to reflect on your journey and a calendar view for scheduling.

**Highlights:** Custom habit creation, Habit suggestions, Goal setting (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly), Multiple reminders, Activity logging, Streaks and statistics, Rich text journaling, Calendar view

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $3.99 | per month |
| HelloHabit Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| HelloHabit Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| HelloHabit Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| HelloHabit Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| HelloHabit Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| HelloHabit Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| HelloHabit Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| HelloHabit Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| HelloHabit Plus | $34.99 | one-time |
| HelloHabit Plus | $59.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent layout
- 👍 Useful features
- 👍 Automatic habit tracking
- 👍 Customizable UI
- 👍 Simple and intuitive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with note-taking functionality
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy
- 💰 Subscription model/paywall
- 🔄 Frequent UI changes frustrating
- 🔢 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Steps and calories not syncing
- Login screen freezing
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app integration
- Calendar and reminders integration
- Ability to track habits with decimals
- Archiving completed habits
- More color customization options


### Study & Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-and-focus-timer-pomopaw/id6751814769)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Study Timer - Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Study Timer - Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Study Timer - Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HelloHabit free?

HelloHabit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Study & Focus Timer free?

Study & Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HelloHabit or Study & Focus Timer?

HelloHabit is rated higher. HelloHabit averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Study & Focus Timer averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HelloHabit or Study & Focus Timer have ads?

Neither HelloHabit nor Study & Focus Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HelloHabit or Study & Focus Timer?

HelloHabit ships an update every 8 days, and Study & Focus Timer every 9 days. Most recently, HelloHabit was updated on October 27, 2026 and Study & Focus Timer on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*